Toyota Supra engines
The Toyota Supra is a Japanese sports car manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation from 1978 to 2002. In total, 4 generations of the model were released. The car was assembled in Japan on the basis of Toyota Celica. Since 1986, the car has received its own name and no longer depends on the base model. However, until 1991, the car was marked with an individual logo. In the United States, the car was sold until 1998. The Supra was also sold in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
The Toyota Supra was offered with 8 engines between 1979 and 2002 (8 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.0 to 3.0 liters, power output from 120 to 330 hp. 1 use a timing chain and 6 a timing belt. 3 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 1JZ-GTE (about 500,000 km).
Toyota Supra engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Supra 1 (A40) 1979–1981 | |||||||
| Toyota 5M-EU | 1979–1981 | 2.8 L R6 | 120–145 hp | petrol | chain | 4.4 L | ~320,000 km |
| Toyota Supra A50 1979–1981 | |||||||
| Toyota 5M-EU | 1979–1981 | 2.8 L R6 | 120–145 hp | petrol | chain | 4.4 L | ~320,000 km |
| Toyota Supra 2 (A60) 1981–1985 | |||||||
| Toyota 1G | 1981–1985 | 2.0 L | petrol | 4.2 L | |||
| Toyota 5M-GE | 1981–1985 | 2.8 L R6 | 145–175 hp | petrol | belt | 4.4 L | ~330,000 km |
| Toyota 5M-EU | 1981–1985 | 2.8 L R6 | 120–145 hp | petrol | chain | 4.4 L | ~320,000 km |
| Toyota Supra 3 (A70) 1986–1993 | |||||||
| Toyota 1G | 1986–1993 | 2.0 L | petrol | 4.2 L | |||
| Toyota 7M-GTE | 1986–1992 | 3.0 L R6 | 235 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 7M-GE | 1986–1992 | 3.0 L R6 | 190–205 hp | petrol | belt | 4.4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 1JZ-GTE | 1990–1993 | 2.5 L R6 | 280 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 5.1–5.6 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota Supra 4 (A80) 1993–2002 | |||||||
| Toyota 2JZ-GE | 1993–2002 | 3.0 L R6 | 215–230 hp | petrol | belt | 4–5 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 2JZ-GTE | 1993–2002 | 3.0 L R6 | 275–330 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 5.1 L | ~500,000 km |
Toyota Supra engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota Supra?
Toyota Supra 1 (A40) (1979–1981): Toyota 5M-EU; Toyota Supra A50 (1979–1981): Toyota 5M-EU; Toyota Supra 2 (A60) (1981–1985): Toyota 1G, Toyota 5M-GE and Toyota 5M-EU; Toyota Supra 3 (A70) (1986–1993): Toyota 1G, Toyota 7M-GTE, Toyota 7M-GE and Toyota 1JZ-GTE; Toyota Supra 4 (A80) (1993–2002): Toyota 2JZ-GE and Toyota 2JZ-GTE.
Which Toyota Supra engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Supra engines are: Toyota 1JZ-GTE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 2JZ-GE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 2JZ-GTE — about 500,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota Supra engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1G — 4.2 L (0W-30 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40 / 10W-50 / 15W-50); Toyota 1JZ-GTE — 5.1–5.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 2JZ-GE — 4–5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 2JZ-GTE — 5.1 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 5M-EU — 4.4 L (5W-30); Toyota 5M-GE — 4.4 L (5W-30); Toyota 7M-GE — 4.4 L (5W-30); Toyota 7M-GTE — 4.4 L (5W-30).
Does the Toyota Supra have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 5M-EU; timing belt: Toyota 1JZ-GTE, Toyota 2JZ-GE, Toyota 2JZ-GTE, Toyota 5M-GE, Toyota 7M-GE and Toyota 7M-GTE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Toyota Supra available with a diesel engine?
No, all Toyota Supra engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Toyota 5M-EU
A well-known problem of power units of this series is a breakdown of the cylinder head gasket.
Toyota 5M-GE
The most well-known problem is the rapid failure of hydraulic lifters.
Toyota 7M-GE
The most famous engine problem is a breakdown of the cylinder head gasket in the area of the 6th cylinder.
Toyota 7M-GTE
A well-known engine problem is a breakdown of the cylinder head gasket in the area of the 6th cylinder.
Toyota 1JZ-GTE
Due to a design flaw, the sixth cylinder in the engine is not cooled enough, which forces the owner to modify the…
Toyota 2JZ-GE
The design of the motor has no weaknesses, but at high mileage it consumes oil. The reason here, as usual, is the…
Toyota 2JZ-GTE
A number of modifications of this engine were equipped with turbines with a ceramic impeller, which tends to fall apart, and its…
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